Agricultural risk management

Climate Change Impact: Vulnerability and Poverty in the Dry Zone of Myanmar

Thanda Kyi
General indicators for household vulnerability in rural area of selected dry zone Myanmar is the 58th most vulnerable country and the 2nd least ready country. The high vulnerability score and low readiness score of Myanmar places it in the upper-left quadrant of the Readiness Matrix. It has...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural risk management
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Influence of Climate Change Impact on Agricultural Risks in Myanmar’s Dry Zone

Thanda Kyi
Climate change and its impact Agricultural production still largely depends on weather conditions especially the availability of rainfall. Also, usage of physical inputs such as improved seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, agricultural credit, land quality, method of cultivation,...
Country: Myanmar Topic: Agricultural risk management
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Farmers Awareness on Crop Natural Disaster Insurance and Field Cases in Korea

Chil-koo Choi, Doo-jong Hwa
ABSTRACT The survey of 611 farmers was conducted to provide insights on Korea’s crop insurance. The types of major disasters that the respondents experienced consist of typhoons, heavy rainfall, pests and diseases, etc. They were informed of crop insurance through various sources, such as...
Country: Korea Topic: Agricultural risk management
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The Policy and Pilot Plan: Top-Grafting Pears for Crop Natural Disaster Insurance in Taiwan, R.O.C

Dung-liang Wang
Abstract The Taiwanese government’s assistance to farmers affected by natural disasters is mainly to provide cash relief and low-interest loans. However, due to the increasingly extreme global climate changes, funds for disaster assistance are often a great financial burden for the...
Country: Taiwan Topic: Agricultural risk management
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Government and its Role in the Implementation and Enhancement of the Crop Insurance Program in the Philippines1

Rodelia A. Pagaddu
ABSTRACT This Paper underscores the significant role of government in the “Implementation and Enhancement of the Crop Insurance Program in the Philippines”. From the perspective of the author, influenced by her readings and insights gained from various fora attended, the...
Country: Philippines Topic: Agricultural risk management
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